Xeon E5-1607 vs Core i5-6287U

Xeon E5-1607

4 Cores4 Thrd130 WW2012

Core i5-6287U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1607

4 / 4

3,788

0.0%

3,801

+0.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-1607 is positioned at rank 638 and the Core i5-6287U is on rank 470, so the Core i5-6287U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10973%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2072%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1841%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1422%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

99%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

96%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

96%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

95%

#638

Xeon E5-1607

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

99%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

98%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

95%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6287U

#458

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

618%

#459

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

609%

#460

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

559%

#461

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

556%

#462

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

551%

#464

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

532%

#465

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

510%

#466

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

509%

#467

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

496%

#470

Core i5-6287U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-1607 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607	Core i5-6287U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6287U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607	Core i5-6287U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E5-1607 Benchmark Check

Core i5-6287U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1607 and Core i5-6287U

Xeon E5-1607

The Xeon E5-1607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 3,788 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-6287U

The Core i5-6287U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,801 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1607 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-6287U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 has 2 more cores. The Core i5-6287U is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 scores 3,788 against the Core i5-6287U's 3,801 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-6287U. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-6287U.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607	Core i5-6287U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	10 MB+150%	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	—	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,788	3,801
Geekbench 6 Single	—	816

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1607 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-6287U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607	Core i5-6287U
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6287U). The Core i5-6287U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 550), while the Xeon E5-1607 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6287U targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6287U rivals FX-9800P.